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They may not be as defensively solid as previous vintages, but this Atleti can hurt Liverpool or Spurs in the Champions League Last 16 At...
What’s Happening
Listen up: They may not be as defensively solid as previous vintages, but this Atleti can hurt Liverpool or Spurs in the Champions League Last 16 Atletico Madrid’s 7-4 aggregate Champions League play-off round victory over Club Bruges sees Diego Simeone’s new-look side roll on to face either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the last 16, and comes as veteran attacker Antoine Griezmann mulls a possible move to MLS team Orlando City.
The build-up to Tuesday’s game saw The Athletic report that Orlando City were in advanced discussions to sign Griezmann , most likely this summer but potentially in the coming weeks, and the former France international came off the bench to play a key role in Atletico’s third goal of a 4-1 victory over Bruges on the night. (plot twist fr)
Why This Matters
This is the kind of move that can define a season.
Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.
The Bottom Line
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